Double Consonant

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What is a double consonant?

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A double consonant is when the same consonant letter appears twice in a row in a word, like in 'batter'.

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Give an example of a word with a double consonant.

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'letter' has a double 't'.

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What is the rule for using double consonants in spelling?

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Double consonants are often used in words when a short vowel sound comes before them.

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How do you spell the word for a place where you keep books?

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Library (no double consonants).

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How do you spell the word for a sudden event that surprises you?

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'sudden' has a double 'd'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to win a game?

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'winner' has a double 'n'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to eat food at a meal?

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'supper' has a double 'p'.

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How do you spell the word that means to be in the middle of something?

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'during' has a double 'r'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means a place to live?

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'attic' has a double 't'.

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What is the correct spelling of the word that means to make something happen?

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'sudden' has a double 'd'.